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Quiver Tree Aloe, Aloe dichotoma

Quiver Tree Aloe, Aloe dichotoma At Desert Botanical Garden of Phoenix Arizona, October 6, 2006

Quiver Tree Aloe, Aloe dichotoma	Kokerboom Aloe, Aloe dichotoma
Quiver Tree Aloe, Aloe dichotoma	Kokerboom Aloe, Aloe dichotoma

Quiver Tree Aloe Aloe dichotoma, Asphodelaceae Family ( Asphodelaceae ) a subdivision of the Lily Family ( Liliaceae ), Quiver Tree Aloe. Also called: Kokerboom. The quiver tree or Aloe dichotoma is probably the best known aloe found in South Africa and Namibia. Aloe dichotoma is one of the largest Aloes. It is a single trunk tree aloe. Quiver Tree Aloe has smooth branches, which are covered with a thin layer of white powder that reflects away the hot sun's rays. The bark on the trunk has golden brown scales, but the edges of these scales are very sharp. The leaves are 8 to 12 inches long and they are edged with small thorns. It has a rounded crown because of the many forked branches The blue-green leaves are borne on terminal rosettes. Then the aloe has bright yellow flowers. Aloe dichotoma is heat resistent and drought-hardy but it does not handle severe frost. Height: Height can get to about 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Most are 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Flowers: Flowers are a bright yellow in color. Blooming Time: Mid December or January in Phoenix. Leaves: Leaves are blue-green, 8 to 12 inches long and they are edged with small thorns. Stems: Stemless, densely leaved rosette. Fruit: The fruit contains numerous seeds. Elevation: 0 - 1,200 Feet. Habitat: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil. Full Sun. Best with some shade. Wet winter soil can cause it to have root rot. A Xeriscape Landscape plant. Native to South Africa and Namibia. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken Desert Botanical Garden of Phoenix Arizona, October 6, 2006.